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House of Brews
(Closed)
Notes
Visited: April 24, 2014
Opened: 2018
Contributors: Page Buchanan, Siegfried Binge, Ryan Weber
"One of the country's first 'community supported breweries'". Carry-in food is welcome.
Updated: April 12, 2018
News
- 2011-11-03: Know Your Madisonian: Page Buchanan went from labor rep to brewer (Wisconsin State Journal)
Beer List
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5.50% abv.
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7.50% abv.
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4.50% abv.
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6.00% abv.
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6.00% abv.
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Date: April 24, 2014 (#9392)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 15 pointsAppearance (3)
Brown-black. Moderate head.Aroma (3½)
Whiskey. Mildly roasty.Mouthfeel (7)
Light-medium body, low carbonation. Tart, with lots of whiskey. Mild sweet roasty malt. Dill and coconut from the barrel. Lingering tart finish.Overall Impression (1½)
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7.50% abv.
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Date: April 24, 2014 (#9391)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 16½ pointsAppearance (3)
Bright copper color. Moderate head.Aroma (3)
Fruity, citrusy hops. Richly malty.Mouthfeel (8)
Surprisingly light body. Smooth. Big citrusy hop flavor, fairly bitter. Mild biscuity malt background with a hint of smoke.Overall Impression (2½)
Tasty, but not a big beer at all. Must be very well attenuated.